DeoxIT on tube pins

I remember reading that this is not to be done & only a comprehensive clean using fine grit paper.

What's the general consensus?

Thanks
Rich

infection01-24-2019 10:21pm

helomech Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,706 posts 01-24-2019 at 11:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I use Magic Eraser. Stick the pins into a pad and work them in and out - quick and easy way to get the whole circumference of the pins.
infection OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 808 posts 01-24-2019 at 11:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @elizabeth what if they are NOS tubes & the pins are slightly tarnished?
infection OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 808 posts 01-24-2019 at 11:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @helomech - thanks, interesting tip.
stevecham Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,340 posts 01-25-2019 at 12:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete This is a good question. I have some original Telefunken smooth and ribbed plate 12AX7s that have tarnished pins. Does it help to remove that tarnish or just leave it alone? I have magic eraser and ProGold Deoxit.
infection OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 808 posts 01-25-2019 at 12:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @stevecham that's primarily why I asked - I too have fairly recently fitted NOS Telefunken tubes. I cleaned the slightly tarnished pins as good as I could (one tip I read was to use a very sharp craft nice & gently scrape the pins to expose a clean surface) wipe with a lint free cloth but not apply DeoxIT.